Respiratory Therapist - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MMA

Memorial Healthcare•Douglas, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Requirements

Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Per CMS regulations employee may have either the license, registration or certificate in respiratory therapy.

Nice To Haves

No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.